Santa Croce Travel Guide

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Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce

Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Piazza Santa Croce
Basilica of Santa Croce showing a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Basilica of Santa Croce

4.5/5(334 reviews)

Many of the most famous names in Italian history are buried in this vast Franciscan basilica known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories”.

Basilica of Santa Croce
National Central Library of Florence

National Central Library of Florence

Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at National Central Library of Florence. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and notable monuments.

National Central Library of Florence
Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

4.5/5(325 reviews)

A visit to Florence’s famous art gallery will bring you face to face with some of the world’s best-loved masterpieces.

Uffizi Gallery
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

4.5/5(275 reviews)

The magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore provides the Florentine skyline with one of its most iconic outlines.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio

4.5/5(474 reviews)

The shop-lined Ponte Vecchio over the River Arno is one of Florence’s most familiar and most romantic landmarks.

Ponte Vecchio

Top hotels in Santa Croce

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is ₹22,360 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹22,360
₹25,996 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews)
"Nice old building. Rooms clean. Amazing rooftop bar and pool is small but cool. On the river it’s easy to find walking around. I would stay again or even visit the rooftop bar from another property!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"Nice location, wonderful to walk from the hotel to the Arno riverside. Most places of interest are in vicinity in walking distance. Very helpful and courteous staff. Rooms are very quiet, after visiting Rome, the silence was profound! Facility may need some attention though. Liked the breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
LHP Hotel River & SPA

LHP Hotel River & SPA

5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
"Overall good stay through out my business trip. The only downside is the hotel located quite the outskirt of the city center. Needed to walk at least 10-15 minutes 1km everytime go for lunch or dinner. Other than that, all good for my stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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LHP Hotel River & SPA
Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is ₹15,275 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹15,275
₹18,203 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (950 reviews)
"Centrally located. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Our room was fabulous with views of the Duomo and river. We hated to leave!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Balestri
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is ₹13,908 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
₹13,908
₹16,498 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
A good stay in Florence
"We stayed 3 nights, during a heat wave, and we very much appreciated the on-site pool! The power went out in our room for one night, and Gianni rhe manager discounted the evening's stay. Cristina and Francesco were very helpful and friendly at the front desk. Breakfast was good. Recommended for your ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
Fully refundable
The price is ₹22,724 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹22,724
₹26,396 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The shower had excellent water pressure. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing, better than we could expect. You can tell the owners and staff really care for the place and want to give the best possible ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Great Synagogue of Florence and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sant' Ambrogio
Pisa which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

San Niccolò

If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
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Ricorboli

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Ricorboli
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Historic Centre of Florence

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Historic Centre of Florence
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Duomo

4.5/5(418 area reviews)

Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Duomo
Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.

San Giovanni

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